Impactful Category Buyer – Global Supply Chain

Huisman; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Collective health insurance

Pension scheme

Bicycle scheme

29 holiday days (with option to buy 10

Job summary

Huisman in Schiedam is seeking a Category Buyer Services to secure timely, cost-effective components and services for complex projects worldwide. You will work with Category Managers to drive optimal supplier selection and contract execution.

You bring a bachelor's degree in a technical field, at least 3 years in a technical environment, and a drive for continuous improvement. English fluency and EU work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Nevi 1 or equivalent and Nevi 2 (or motivated to follow training).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical organization.
• Affinity with technology.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing requirements and effectively prioritize.
• Strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and a sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Developing commodity strategies in collaboration with the Category Manager;
• Ensuring the best price, optimal quality, and on-time delivery of required goods and/or services;
• Negotiating and implementing supplier contracts and framework agreements for Huisman Services;
• Identifying opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement of goods and/or services;
• Building and maintaining collaborative and transparent relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proactive mindset

Ownership

Technology affinity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Nevi 1 or equivalent

Nevi 2 or willingness to follow training

Job description

Huisman in Schiedam is seeking a Category Buyer Services to secure timely, cost-effective components and services for complex projects worldwide. You will work with Category Managers to drive optimal supplier selection and contract execution.

You bring a bachelor's degree in a technical field, at least 3 years in a technical environment, and a drive for continuous improvement. English fluency and EU work eligibility are required.